As you embark from a career in social care to a new chapter in retirement, Blue Light Card is here to help you make the most of it. From everyday shopping and home comforts, to holidays and dining out; we're delighted to offer access to our exclusive discounts to retired social care workers across the UK, who are eligible for Blue Light Card membership.
Save money on everyday purchases at thousands of retailers, from groceries to clothing and more.
Access members-only events and limited-time promotions.
Enjoy discounts on hotels, holidays, cinema tickets and leisure activities across the UK.
Sign up online in minutes and start accessing your discounts and rewards with Blue Light Card.
Simply complete the personal details form and provide ID such as a pension statement. Our team will then notify you once your membership is approved and ready to use.
Create your Blue Light Card account and verify your email address.
Select the Retired option from the list and tell us about your previous role.
Confirm your eligibility by uploading documents that show you’ve retired from an eligible service.
Pay just £4.99 and enjoy thousands of discounts online and in-store for 2 years.
Still eligible? Yes you are 👏
If you’ve retired from a social work role, here’s what you’ll need to upload:
Could include:
Below are just a small selection of our Retired Social Care Worker Discounts. Blue Light Card offers our members over 18,000 discounts at some of the UK's favourite brands and retailers.
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Alongside NHS, emergency services, police, social workers, armed forces and teachers, Retired Social Care Workers are eligible to join Blue Light Card. This is in recognition of their valuable service and recognition that rewards should go on beyond employment.
You can use documents such as a pension statement, or proof of service from your Social Care career to complete your application.
A Blue Light Card costs £4.99 for two years, giving you access to thousands of discounts both online and in-store.
Retired social care workers can enjoy savings on everyday spend at supermarkets, travel, holidays, restaurants, clothing, tech, home & garden and much more. Sign up to access over 18,000 discounts at the UK's favourite brands and retailers.
Most applications are processed quickly (2-5 days). Once approved, you’ll be able to start using your digital card right away and you’ll receive your physical card by post.
Yes. Many of our partners offer online discount codes that you can redeem straight away, as well as in-store discounts when you show your card.
On average, members could save £3,126 a year with their Blue Light Card.*
*Information correct as of 6 November 2025. Estimated potential annual savings figure is calculated using our top 10% of offers available during September 2024 to August 2025 using an average combined discount rate of 22% across all our savings categories and applying it against the average disposable income of an average Blue Light Card member based on salary. Average salary information from a range of sources available upon request. Average disposable income based on Office of National Statistics data from April 2023 to March 2024 (FYE 2024) for family spending in the UK, excluding categories of spend where no Blue Light Card offers are available.
You cared. You listened. You supported people when they needed it most.
For years, you were the steady hand and reassuring voice for families and individuals across your community. Retirement doesn’t change the commitment you showed and it certainly doesn’t change the recognition you deserve.
Retired Social Care Workers are now eligible for a Blue Light Card, which means you continue to unlock the same exclusive savings enjoyed by serving frontline workers, because your service doesn’t simply end when the job does.
With Blue Light Card, you can enjoy discounts that help your pension go further, including:
Whether it’s stretching your weekly shop, planning a well-earned trip, or treating yourself and your family, we’re here to help you enjoy more for less.
Once part of the Social Care community, always valued.
And with Blue Light Card, those savings stay with you; every step of your retirement.
*Information correct as of 6 November 2025. Estimated potential annual savings figure is calculated using our top 10% of offers available during September 2024 to August 2025 using an average combined discount rate of 22% across all our savings categories and applying it against the average disposable income of an average Blue Light Card member based on salary. Average salary information from a range of sources available upon request. Average disposable income based on Office of National Statistics data from April 2023 to March 2024 (FYE 2024) for family spending in the UK, excluding categories of spend where no Blue Light Card offers are available.
**Applying a 3.5% discount rate available through our Voucher Shop (selected grocers) against an average weekly grocery spend of £112 based on a survey of 800,000 BLC Members - February 2025).
